The story so far…
Welcome!
I’m Samantha Bryan - creator of fairies and inventor of all the contraptions, clothing, and curious gadgets a fairy might demand in the course of its daily existence.
From hand-stitched leather flight suits and functional flight helmets to essential flight accessories, dust-distribution appliances, and ingenious modes of transport, each piece is made at the bottom of the garden in the fairy workshop, Yorkshire, England, before being released into the wild to take up residence in human homes.
The Story So Far…
Unconfirmed sightings of fairies were first reported at Hereford College of Art in 2001.
Reports began to circulate of a recent graduate who was attempting to invent labour-saving devices for fairies. At first, these claims were dismissed by officials, and the graduate was ridiculed and labelled a loon.
However, sightings steadily increased and were eventually traced to the work of designer maker Samantha Bryan (later known as Brain). Her pioneering approach to improving fairy life saw a sharp rise in fairy appearances. They became frequent and widespread.
Everything changed when an official sighting was confirmed in Islington, London (New Designers 2001). Brain was pulled in for an urgent interview, and a full report detailing the findings was published in 2002.
The article catapulted Brain and her fairies into the spotlight. Suddenly, people were happy to have fairies in their homes… keen even. Fairies travelled far and wide. Brain was re-labelled revolutionary rather than ridiculous — and she was delighted, thrilled… jubilant!
The Name‘Brain’
Samantha Bryan acquired the nickname ‘Brain’ during her time at Hereford College of Art. A particularly curious, elbow-patch-wearing tutor decided it was fitting for a pupil who frequented the metal workshop in a white coat and goggles. The name Brain/Braini/Brainiac stuck fast… and soon, even the fairy flight suits sported elbow patches in its honour.
What People Are Saying
“It has arrived, it finally is here - yesss! I‘m so excited and happy and thrilled! Thank you so much! What a gift to own something so beautiful!”
– Bettina von Grünigen, Switzerland
Samantha is a total delight to work and collaborate with. Absolutely reliable, completely organised and meticulous, I admire her integrity enormously. Her attention to detail is second to none.
– Henrietta Cartwright - Art Consultant - US
“Clarence has arrived safely and is pride of place in our lounge ... thank you for wrapping him so carefully ... didn’t need any tweaking at all.
Thank you for being so clever and coming up with the concept of the fairies in the first place .. they make so many people smile. We think it must be 10 years we’ve been trying to get hold of one and I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect one than Clarence”
— Claire Yates, UK
“Hi Samantha, quick email to say a ginormous THANK YOU and to let you know that Floyd has arrived safely! He's even more amazing in person!”
— Michael Tatterton, Uk
Follow me on Instagram
All copyright, design rights and intellectual property rights existing in our designs and products and in the images, text and design of our website / marketing material are and will remain the property of Samantha Bryan. We will treat any infringement of these rights seriously.
Samantha Bryan is proud to be a member and support the aims and objectives of the trade organisation ACID (Anti Copying in Design). All Samantha Bryan designs are supported by ACID through their IP Databank and ACID Marketplace
